A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine invited our family over for dinner. We are close friends so things are pretty laid back whenever we visit each other. So it was no surprise when I got there ...
109 Delicious Crock Pot Recipes for A More Efficient Cooking Time
Do you find yourself hitting the drive-thru more than you care to admit? Are you feeling guilty because you know your family is not being fed the quality meals they (and you) deserve? Well, I’m not ...
12 Surprisingly Easy Recipes You Didn’t Know You Could Do Yourself
Modern society doesn’t think twice about some of the food they purchase at the grocery store. I have said over and over again that my homestead beginnings started because I fell in love with making ...
13 Delicious Ice Cream Recipes You Absolutely Must Try This Summer
"I scream, you scream... we all scream for ice cream!" Buying an ice cream maker was definitely on my "to purchase" list when I first got into the real food gang. The very first thing I purchased ...
18 Fun Ideas to Pack Lunch and Make Eating Away from Home Easier
When I decided to go whole foods, one of the first things on my mind was how it would affect my girls. How can I achieve a yummy, healthy meal while not making them feel too left out with their school ...
12 Delicious Duck Egg Recipes to Try As Soon As Possible
The first time I was introduced to duck eggs I was a bit apprehensive about trying them but a girl young enough to be my daughter (barely) swore by them. She said they make her brownies so much better ...
4 Delicious and Different Ways to Make Homemade Butter in Your Kitchen
I grew up in a home where my single mother worked a lot, yet she prided herself in making homecooked meals. I also grew up thinking Country Crock was real butter. After moving out and getting ...
How to Make Deer Jerky That Will Make You Drool in Only 7 Simple Steps
What is your family’s favorite snack? Around my house, it is our homemade deer jerky. It may sound like a complicated snack to make, but in reality, we enjoy it. Actually, it has become a family ...
Can You Eat Dandelions? 5+ Important Reasons To Consider It
Can you eat dandelions? This may or may not be a question that you’ve asked yourself before. Yet, if you are trying to live a healthier, more self-sustained, or natural lifestyle, then you might ...